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Louisiana Sports Betting Bonuses
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 theScore Bet
4.1
/5 | Bonus Min. Deposit
$10 | Maximum bonus
$1000 | Expiry
7 days |
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET Get a First Bet Reset up to $1,000 New users only, must be 21+ and physically present in AZ/CO/D.C./IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/ LA/MA/MD/MI/MO/NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV. $10+ minium deposit required. Qualifying wager must settle as a loss to receive refund. Refund paid out as five (5) Bonus Bets worth 20% of the qualifying wager. Max. $1,000 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Terms: sportsbook.thescore.bet/promotions. Ends 8/1/26 at 5:59 AM ET. | ||||||
 Fanatics
4.4
/5 |
10x $100 Bet Matches In FanCash | Bonus Min. Deposit
$5 | Maximum bonus
$1000 | Expiry
7 days |
Get up to $1,000 in FanCash Over Your First 10 Days 21+. New customers in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA/MA/MD/ MI/MO/NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VT/VA/WV/WY/DC only. Different offers available in other Fanatics Sportsbook states. Apply promotion in bet slip and place a $1+ cash wager (min odds -200) daily for 10 consecutive days starting day of account creation. FanCash rewards will equal the qualifying wager amount (max $100 FanCash/day). FanCash issued under this promotion expires at 11:59 p.m. ET 7 days from issuance. See full T&C at Fanatics. | |||||
 FanDuel
4.4
/5 |
Get $350 in Bonus Bets When You Bet $5 For 7 Days | Bonus Min. Deposit
$5 | Maximum bonus
$350 | Expiry
7 days |
Get $350 in Bonus Bets When You Bet $5 For 7 Days 21+ (18+ D.C., KY, WY). New customers only. Offer available in AZ/AR/CO/CT/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MA /MI/MONC/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY/DC (for KS, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino). First online real money wager only. Min $5 wager required for 7 consecutive days. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full T&C at FanDuel. | |||||
Bet365
4.5
/5 |
Bet $10, Get $150 Win or Lose or $1,000 First Bet Safety Net | Bonus Min. Deposit
$10 | Maximum bonus
$150 | Expiry
7 days |
Choose your offer: Get $150 in Bonus Bets After Your First Real Money $10 Wager OR Get up to $1,000 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Wager Loses 21+. New customers only. Offer available in AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/ KY/LA/MO/NC/OH/TN/VA. Different offer(s) available in MI/NJ/PA. $10 first deposit required within 30 days. Offer must be claimed via mobile app. Minimum wager of $10 required to claim the $150 Bonus Bets. Must contain at least one selection at odds of -500 or greater. With the Safety Net offer, loss is refunded as bonus bets up to $1,000. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. Bonus Bets wager excluded from returns. See full T&C at Bet365. #ad | |||||
 Caesars
4.3
/5 |
Bet $1, Double Your Winnings on Your Next 10 Bets | Bonus Min. Deposit
$10 | Maximum bonus
$25000 | Expiry
14 days |
Get 10 100% Profit Boosts After Your First Real Money Wager of $1 21+ only. New customers only. Must use Promo Code BBDYW. AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA/ME/MA/MD/MI/ MO/NJ/NY/NC/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY/DC only. Deposit required (min $1). Must place first real money Qualifying Wager (min $1) within 30 days. Receive ten 100% Profit Boosts to use on any market. Maximum wager for each profit boost is $25. Maximum additional winnings for each rewarded profit boost is $2,500. Profit Boosts expire 14 days after receipt. See full T&C at Caesars. | |||||
 Draftkings
4.4
/5 |
Bet $5, Get $100 In Bonus Bets Instantly! | Bonus Min. Deposit
$5 | Maximum bonus
$100 | Expiry
7 days |
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). Bet $5+, Get $100 in Bonus Bets Instantly 21+ and present AR/AZ/CO/CT/DC/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/ME/MI/MO/NC/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/VT/WY/WV. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in NH/OR/ONT/PR. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $100 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 5/31/26 at 11:59 PM ET. | |||||
 BetMGM
4.1
/5 |
Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets If Your First Bet Doesn't Win | Bonus Min. Deposit
$10 | Maximum bonus
$1500 | Expiry
7 days |
Up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Wager Doesn't Win 21+. New users only. Offer available in AZ/CO/DC/IL/IN/IA/KA/LA/MA/MD/MI/ NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY. Offer not available in NV/NY/PR. Qualifying deposit (min $10) and first real money wager required. If qualifying bet settles as a loss, user is refunded 100% in non-withdrawable bonus bets up to $1,500. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. See full T&C at BetMGM. 21+. Bet Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET. NY: Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369). | |||||
 BetRivers
3.8
/5 |
Second Chance Bets Up To $500 | Bonus Min. Deposit
$10 | Maximum bonus
$500 | Expiry
30 days |
Up to $500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Wager Loses 21+. New customers only. Offer amount varies by state. Up to $500 bonus in IL/IN/MD/LA/MI/PA/VA. Up to $250 bonus in CO/NJ Up to $100 bonus in AZ/IA/NY/OH/WV Must make a qualifying deposit of $10+ with promo code SPORTS. Must make qualifying cash wager with odds of -200 or greater. If the first qualifying wager settles as a loss, receive a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet equal to your stake, up to a maximum of $500. See full T&C at BetRivers. | |||||
Louisiana Sportsbooks - Legal Parishes
Louisiana sports betting legality was decided by the voters in every parish. Regardless of where in the state you live, geolocation will prevent you from placing bets while located in a restricted parish. Right now, gambling is legal in 55 parishes, and illegal in 9.
You can not place bets if you are physically located in: Caldwell, Catahoula, Franklin, Jackson, LaSalle, Sabine, Union, West Carroll, or Winn.
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Looking For More? DFS, Social & Predictions
Louisiana has plenty of legal options for alternative betting. This includes social sportsbooks, fantasy sports and pick'em. Available brands and games may vary, as the regulation is updated and amended from time to time. Find out more about the different options below, and find a sign-up bonus.
DFS & Pick'em Bonuses
Draft your own fantasy team using real players, and win prizes. Click here to find a bonus for fantasy sports.
Social Sportsbook Bonuses
Free-to-play alternative that simulates real betting. No prizes in LA. Click here to find a social sportsbook bonus.
Prediction Market Bonuses
Predict Yes/No outcomes on real events, and win real money. No sports in LA. Click here to find a prediction bonus.
⚠️ On December 8, 2025, the Gaming Control Board explicitly stated that sports contracts on prediction markets will not be allowed in Louisiana in the future, even with a CFTC license. Prediction market apps will still be available, but are not authorized to offer contracts on sports.
Quick facts about gambling in Louisiana
If you still have questions or uncertainties about anything related to Louisiana sportsbook promos, we've got you covered. In the following section, we go through some quick facts, recommendations by the BettingBonus team, and common questions we receive from our visitors in Louisiana.
- Legal gambling age: 21+
- Remote registration: Yes
- Online betting legal: Yes
- Online casino legal: No
- Fantasy sports legal: Yes
- Social operators legal (no prizes): Yes
- Sweepstakes operators legal (dual-currency, prizes): No
- Prediction markets legal: Yes (excluding sports)
Common Questions In Louisiana
We answer common queries our Louisianian visitors ask about betting, bonuses & gambling in general.
Is online betting legal in Louisiana?
Yes. The process of legalizing online sports betting in Louisiana began in 2020, and was finalized in 2022. The state also allows apps and websites offering fantasy sports and social sportsbooks operating under the sweepstakes model.
What sportsbooks are licensed in Louisiana in 2026?
According to the official website of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board:
- American Wagering, Inc. d/b/a Caesars Sportsbook (B016503431).
- BetMGM, LLC d/b/a Bet MGM (Roar Digital) (B016503463).
- BetFair Interactive US, LLC d/b/a FanDuel Sportsbook (B016503481).
- Churchill Downs Interactive Gaming, LLC d/b/a Twin Spires (B016503472).
- Hillside (Louisiana) LLC d/b/a Bet365 (B016503521).
- Penn Sports Interactive, LLC d/b/a ESPN Bet (B016503440).
- DK Crown Holdings, Inc. d/b/a DraftKings (B016503468).
- RSI LA, LLC d/b/a BetRivers Sportsbook (B016503491).
- Bally’s Interactive, LLC d/b/a Bally’s Bet (B016503497).
- FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC d/b/a Fanatics Sportsbook (B016503576).
Note: Twin Spires have closed down their sportsbook and only offers horse racing nowadays.
We last double-checked this on June 30, 2026.
Are online casinos legal in Louisiana?
No, Louisiana prohibits online casinos using real money. It is however possible for Louisianians to play at sweepstakes/social casinos. There are options to play either for free or with coins redeemable for prizes and real currency.
What gambling alternatives are legal in Louisiana?
The state of Louisiana has legalized online sports betting, and allows several other alternatives to traditional gambling.
- Online sports betting ✅
- Daily fantasy sports & pick'em sites ✅
- Social casinos & sportsbooks (not sweepstakes) ✅
- Prediction markets (without sports contracts) ✅
An important note is that prediction markets in Louisiana are not legally allowed to sell contracts on sports, as this closely resembles betting according to lawmakers.
In addition, while social operators (without prizes and dual-currency systems) are still legal, as of 2026, sweepstakes operators with real-money prizes and dual-currency systems are no longer legal.
Can I gamble in my Louisiana parish?
Louisiana is the only U.S. state that does not implement a state-wide gambling law. Instead, the decision was left up to the voters in every state. If you are physically located in a parish that voted no, the sportsbook's geolocation will prevent you from placing wagers - even if your permanent residence is in a legal parish.
As of 2026, out of the 64 parishes in Louisiana, gambling is legal in 55, and illegal in 9. Here's the current status, parish by parish:
- Caldwell - Illegal ❌
- Catahoula - Illegal ❌
- Franklin - Illegal ❌
- Jackson - Illegal ❌
- LaSalle - Illegal ❌
- Sabine - Illegal ❌
- Union - Illegal ❌
- West Carroll - Illegal ❌
- Winn - Illegal ❌
- Acadia - Legal ✅
- Allen - Legal ✅
- Ascension - Legal ✅
- Assumption - Legal ✅
- Avoyelles - Legal ✅
- Beauregard - Legal ✅
- Bienville - Legal ✅
- Bossier - Legal ✅
- Caddo - Legal ✅
- Calcasieu - Legal ✅
- Cameron - Legal ✅
- Claiborne - Legal ✅
- Concordia - Legal ✅
- De Soto - Legal ✅
- East Baton Rouge - Legal ✅
- East Carroll - Legal ✅
- East Feliciana - Legal ✅
- Evangeline - Legal ✅
- Grant - Legal ✅
- Iberia - Legal ✅
- Iberville - Legal ✅
- Jefferson - Legal ✅
- Jefferson Davis - Legal ✅
- Lafayette - Legal ✅
- Lafourche - Legal ✅
- Lincoln - Legal ✅
- Livingston - Legal ✅
- Madison - Legal ✅
- Morehouse - Legal ✅
- Natchitoches - Legal ✅
- Orleans - Legal ✅
- Ouachita - Legal ✅
- Plaquemines - Legal ✅
- Pointe Coupee - Legal ✅
- Rapides - Legal ✅
- Red River - Legal ✅
- Richland - Legal ✅
- St. Bernard - Legal ✅
- St. Charles - Legal ✅
- St. Helena - Legal ✅
- St. James - Legal ✅
- St. John the Baptist - Legal ✅
- St. Landry - Legal ✅
- St. Martin - Legal ✅
- St. Mary - Legal ✅
- St. Tammany - Legal ✅
- Tangipahoa - Legal ✅
- Tensas - Legal ✅
- Terrebonne - Legal ✅
- Vermilion - Legal ✅
- Vernon - Legal ✅
- Washington - Legal ✅
- Webster - Legal ✅
- West Baton Rouge - Legal ✅
- West Feliciana - Legal ✅
What is the legal gambling age in Louisiana?
Louisiana has a very strict 21+ policy on most forms of gambling. This includes land based tribal casinos, online sports betting, slots, video poker and the state lottery. This also includes social casinos, prediction markets and fantasy sites, even though they normally require 18+ in other states.
The exceptions to the rule are horse racing, where players can place pari-mutuel bets, and charity games such as bingo and raffles, which are available from 18+.
Can I play Louisiana video poker online?
Louisiana does not allow real-money online casinos, which means that you can't just visit a website, deposit a few bucks and play video poker on the internet.
It is however possible to play casino games (including video poker) on social casinos operating under the sweepstakes model. This means using virtual currency such as coins or tokens, but in some cases they might be redeemable for prizes and real money.
Does Louisiana tax gambling winnings?
Yes, winnings from online sports betting and other forms of gambling are considered taxable income in Louisiana. Since 2025, the rate is a flat 3%, and some sportsbooks may withhold the amount at the time of payout. Non-residents gambling in LA will have to submit a non-resident tax return.
In addition to LA state tax, federal taxes also apply, and gambling winnings must be submitted as taxable income. Bigger wins usually leads to the sportsbook sending out a W-2G Form to be filled out and sent in.
Louisiana Sportsbook Promos Explained
Since legalizing online sportsbooks, a growing market of Louisiana sports betting promos have flooded the market. As a beginner, it might be tricky to tell them apart. In addition, legislations are often amended and updated, leading to frequent changes in trends and availability. Sportsbook bonuses you might encounter include:
- Sign-Up Bonuses: A good old classic welcome offer. Join the sportsbook, verify your account and make your very first deposit to redeem it.
- Bonus Bets: Place a qualifying bet, and after the turnout is decided you'll receive a pre-paid bet from the sportsbook to place on whatever you want.
- No Sweat Bets: Place a qualifying bet. If it loses, the sportsbook compensates you with a second chance bet to use freely on their site.
- Bet Get Bonuses: As simple as it sounds, place a bet to get rewarded with a specifically stated amount or Bonus Bet from the sportsbook.
- Referral Bonuses: Many betting sites have a referral program, with which you can recruit your friends to get you both rewarded with bonus funds.
- Promo Codes: Particularly common during big sporting events. Keep an eye on social medias (or our news!) to find out the latest codes to redeem.
- Special sportsbook promotions: Betting sites frequently offer special promotions that could mean anything from free Profit Boosts and Odds Boosts to temporary welcome sign-up offers. These promotions often run a limited time, so you might want to pick them up quickly when you spot them.
While these are the most common ways in which these sports betting bonuses work, offers may differ depending on the sportsbook and specific bonus. We always recommend that our visitors read the terms and conditions attached to the sportsbooks and their bonuses.
Sportsbook Bonuses/Promos/Offers NOT allowed
- Risk-Free Bets and Free Bets: Long-term bettors might have noticed that these offers completely disappeared from the market a few years back. The reason is that they were deemed misleading marketing. Similar bonuses still exist in Louisiana, but nowadays free bets must be referred to as Bonus Bets, and risk-free bets as No Sweat Bets or Second Chance Bets.
- College Sports Marketing: Betting on college sports teams (like the LSU moneyline or point spread) is completely legal and very popular. However, Louisiana has strictly banned college player prop bets to protect amateur athletes from harassment, meaning you cannot bet on individual player statistics. Due to early controversies in the state, sportsbooks are also strictly prohibited from forming marketing partnerships with universities or offering promotions targeted specifically at college campuses.
- Sweepstakes: Louisiana has taken a strict stance against sweepstakes brands, operators and promotions. This refers specifically to apps and websites where bettors can use dual-currency systems and win real-money prizes.
- Sports Contracts: After much debate and legal procedures, it was decided in 2026 that Prediction Markets will continue to be allowed in Louisiana, with an important caveat: they are not allowed to sell contracts on sporting events.
Maximizing Your Louisiana Betting Promos
If you want to get the most bang for your buck, here are the golden rules to keep in mind when shopping for Louisiana sportsbook bonuses.
Shop Around: You're not limited to one sportsbook, and often times, the loyalty programs and rewards given to faithful customers are simply not good enough - at least not compared with a brand new welcome offer. If you want to max out your bankroll and be sure to get the best odds available, claiming multiple sign-up bonuses and checking different sportsbooks on matchday is a pro move.
Mark Your Calendar: The biggest Odds Boosts, biggest free Profit Boosts, and most lucrative bonus codes are handed out during and right before major events like the Super Bowl or March Madness. Even if you don't watch the specific sport, the offers are sometimes usable on any market in the sportsbook.
Watch the Expiration Date: Much like milk, there comes a day when your sports bonus is no good anymore. A common mistake among newbies on the betting scene is to claim an offer and save it for a great game. But all promos have an expiration date, usually 7-14 days for betting bonuses, but sometimes as little as 24 hours for Bonus Bets. Set a reminder on your phone if you really want to hold on to it for as long as possible.
Betting in Louisiana While from Another State
Louisiana is known as the "Vegas of the South", and every year visitors from all over the U.S. come to gamble at the local casinos, riverboats and racinos. This freedom and hospitality also includes online betting, and non-residents too are welcome to grab a Louisiana sportsbook promo at one of the locally available brands - as long as you are physically located in one of the 55 legal parishes!
Keep in mind that while gambling in Louisiana as a visitor, you will have to submit a non-resident Form IT-540B, which is subjected to the standard flat rate of 3%. You also have to report your potential winnings on your regular tax return, and depending on your state of residency, you may have to tax winnings in your home-state. Many states offer credits to avoid double taxation.
Betting Inside/Outside Louisiana
I am from Louisiana; can I legally...
- Bet on sports while in another state? - Yes (if that state allows betting).
- Play at an online casino in another state? - Yes (if that state allows casinos).
- Bet on my LA sportsbook app in another state? - No.
- Use a sportsbook from another state while in LA? - No.
I am from another state, can I legally...
- Bet on sports in Louisiana? - Yes (while physically located in one of the 55 legal parishes).
- Play at an online casino in Louisiana? - No.
- Visit a land-based casino in Louisiana? - Yes.
- Use a LA sportsbook app from my home state? - No.
Fun Facts About Gambling in Louisiana
- Gambling first legalized: 1823
- Online betting legalized: 2021
- First legal sportsbook: BetFred (inactive)
- Most popular betting events: Super Bowl and Saints games
- Commercial land-based casinos: 1 (Caesars)
- Tribal casinos: 5
- Racinos: 4
- Riverboat casinos: 14 (some have now moved landside)
Did you know that New Orleans is the American birthplace of both Poker and Craps?
